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Bronze Age Circle Murder: Man Dies at Solstice Event
25 Jun
Summary
- Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, found dead at Nine Ladies stone circle.
- A 41-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder.
- Police urge witnesses and footage from June 19-23.
A tragic incident unfolded at the Nine Ladies stone circle in Derbyshire, where 26-year-old Isaac Clare-Watts was discovered deceased on Monday, June 24th, 2026. The discovery occurred during the aftermath of a summer solstice event. Police have since arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
Investigators described the death as brutal and are appealing for public assistance. They are specifically requesting anyone who was present at the stone circle between June 19th and June 23rd, 2026, to come forward. This includes individuals with any video or dashcam footage of vehicles arriving or departing during that period.
The Nine Ladies stone circle is a historical Bronze Age site, traditionally believed to depict nine ladies turned to stone. The Derby Mountain Rescue team was deployed to assist emergency services at the scene.
